Friday, May 20, 2016

Iraqi Protesters Storm Baghdad's Green Zone. 3 Killed With Scores Injured

Anti-government protesters storm Baghdad's Green Zone in Iraq May 20, 2016. REUTERS/Khalid al Mousily

Reuters: Security forces fire on protesters in Baghdad's Green Zone

Security forces fired tear gas and live bullets on Friday at protesters who stormed into Baghdad's heavily fortified Green Zone, according to a Reuters witness and live video.

Witnesses said dozens of people were injured. The protesters included supporters of powerful Shi'ite Muslim cleric Moqtada al-Sadr and people from other groups who are displeased with the government's failure to approve anti-corruption reforms and provide security.

The Reuters witness said the protesters had tried to reach the cabinet building but were stopped at the gate. They chanted: "Oh army, the country is hurt! Don't side with the corrupt!"

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More News On Iraqi Protesters Storming Baghdad's Green Zone

Iraqi Protesters Storm Baghdad's Green Zone, Shooting Erupts -- AP
Moqtada al-Sadr supporters attempt Baghdad green zone break-in -- AFP
Iraq crisis: Protesters storm Baghdad's Green Zone again -- BBC
Curfew imposed on Baghdad after fierce clashes with protesters in Green Zone -- Washington Post
Protesters storm Baghdad's Green Zone and break into Iraq's parliament -- Business Insider
Baghdad imposes curfew amid protests -- Al Arabiya
Baghdad Protests Turn Violent at Green Zone -- VOA
Injuries as protesters storm into Baghdad’s Green Zone -- Al Jazeera
Three killed in protests in Baghdad’s Green Zone -- RUDAW

3 comments:

RRH said...

Meanwhile, in the Ukraine, Canada's VIP friends prepare another coup.

http://russia-insider.com/en/politics/thousands-ukrainian-nationalists-rally-threaten-coup-detat/ri14469

War News Updates Editor said...

Thank you for the heads-up RRH. That is my 2:30 post.

RRH said...

You may find this one interesting as well.

http://atimes.com/2016/05/meiring-murder-subversion-and-treason-dutertes-beef-with-us/